Corridor-scale planning meets a world-famous innovation economy.
Palo Alto is planning a significant new mixed-use community along the San Antonio Road corridor — including a commercial hub near US-101 — while managing one of the world's most studied innovation districts.
The city is preparing a new residential community along San Antonio Road with a commercial hub in the CTI subarea next to US-101, with buildings potentially reaching 90 feet — one of the Peninsula's most consequential land-use debates of 2026.
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The Palo Alto City Council meets at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Avenue, with public comment at every meeting. Corridor planning items draw significant community participation — arrive early.